Incidence and characteristics of device-related pressure injuries in intensive care: A four-year analysis
Endotracheal tube-associated pressure injuries were the most common type of device-related injury, providing a clear focus for preventative intervention. Given the high proportion of these device-related injuries, effective interventions would have a significant impact on overall reduction of intensive care-acquired pressure injuries. Since most injuries occur within three days of device insertion, early preventative intervention is time-critical.
Authors
- Jacob Butterworth
- Paul Fulbrook (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6547-1861)
Institutions
- Prince Charles Hospital (AU)
- Australian Catholic University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2025.103955
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 23.09
Funders
- Prince Charles Hospital Foundation